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Dietary supplement

Mo-Zyme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Biotics Research Corporation

Tablet Or Pill Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Mo-Zyme is a dietary supplement by Biotics Research Corporation with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for correcting molybdenum deficiency, supporting enzyme function, general nutritional supplementation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Mo-Zyme contains one active ingredient: molybdenum, a trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for certain enzyme functions. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and food glaze — which are fillers and binders that hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: molybdenum nutritional supplementation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Molybdenum deficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Molybdenum is rated "Likely Effective" for Molybdenum deficiency (Natural Medicines).

Molybdenum supplementation is likely effective for treating molybdenum deficiency. For acne, iron deficiency anemia, asthma, osteoporosis, and esophageal cancer, the evidence we hold is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it helps or doesn't.

If you're considering this supplement for any of those conditions, talk it over with your doctor to see if there's a reason to try it in your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Molybdenum

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Molybdenum is generally well tolerated when you take it in amounts that don't exceed the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of 2 mg per day. Food and prenatal vitamins contain safe amounts.

However, high-dose supplements — especially those well above the daily limit — are rarely necessary and may cause problems; the safety notes advise against high-dose supplements without medical guidance. One case report documented severe toxicity (psychosis, seizures, and brain damage) from very high supplemental doses, though this is extremely rare.

If you have a stainless steel heart stent containing molybdenum, mention this supplement to your cardiologist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Molybdenum

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the molybdenum in this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Mo-Zyme is appropriate if you have a diagnosed molybdenum deficiency — which is uncommon. For other uses, the evidence doesn't support it yet.

Because high-dose molybdenum can cause real problems, don't exceed the upper limit of 2 mg per day, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have heart stents or take multiple supplements.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Mo-Zyme, straight from the product label.

Brand Biotics Research Corporation
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2013
DSLD ID 21961
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Molybdenum50 mcg67%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Food Glaze

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Label statements
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General Statements

Specially grown, biologically active containing Phytochemically Bound Molybdenum(TM) and other phytochemicals including polyphenolic compounds with superoxide dismutase and catalase, dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve associated enzyme factors.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

RECOMMENDATION: One (1) tablet each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Sealed with an imprinted safety seal for your protection.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area.

General

Rev. 12/05

Formula

(Phytochemically Bound Molybdenum(TM))

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C) Copyright 2005

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Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Molybdenum

No known
interactions
50 mcg per serving

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral your body needs in tiny amounts to help certain enzymes work. Most people get enough from a normal diet, so s...

Molybdenum monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Food Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Mo-Zyme. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mo-Zyme, from the product label.

Biotics Research Corporation

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Name
BIOTICS RESEARCH CORP.
City
Rosenberg
State
Texas
ZipCode
77471
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation: Common Questions

Does Mo-Zyme by Biotics Research Corporation interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Mo-Zyme. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mo-Zyme contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is molybdenum actually something I need to supplement?
Molybdenum deficiency is uncommon in people eating a normal diet — it's already in many foods. High-dose supplements are rarely necessary and aren't recommended without a doctor's advice. If your doctor suspects a deficiency, that's the time to consider supplementing.
What does molybdenum do in my body?
Molybdenum is a trace mineral that helps certain enzymes work properly. Your body only needs small amounts, which you typically get from food.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The facts we hold show that pregnancy ratings are mixed — one entry says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe. Because there's conflicting information, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for you during pregnancy or breastfeeding; they know your full health picture and can give you personalized advice.
What's the safe daily dose?
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for molybdenum is 2 mg per day — that's the maximum amount experts say is safe. Don't exceed it without medical advice, because high doses can cause serious side effects.
Does this supplement have any common side effects?
When taken appropriately in normal amounts, molybdenum is generally well tolerated with no typical side effects. Very high doses (far above the recommended limit) can cause serious problems like seizures and brain damage, but this is rare and happens only with extreme overdose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mo-Zyme’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mo-Zyme's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Molybdenum 8 references
  1. Chan S, Gerson B, Subramaniam S. The role of copper, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc in nutrition and health. Clin Lab Med 1998;18:673-85. DOI
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  3. Rajagopalan KV. Molybdenum: an essential trace element in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr 1988;8:401-27. PubMed
  4. Selden AI, Berg NP, Soderbergh A, Bergstrom BE. Occupational molybdenum exposure and a gouty electrician. Occup Med (Lond) 2005;55:145-8. PubMed
  5. Al-Saleh E, Nandakumaran M, Al-Shammari M, Al-Harouny A. Maternal-fetal status of copper, iron, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in patients with gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2004;16:15-21. PubMed
  6. Koster R, Vieluf D, Kiehn M, et al. Nickel and molybdenum contact allergies in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis. Lancet 2000;356:1895-7. PubMed
  7. Vyskocil A, Viau C. Assessment of molybdenum toxicity in humans. J Appl Toxicol 1999;19:185-92. DOI
  8. Momcilovic, B. A case report of acute human molybdenum toxicity from a dietary molybdenum supplement--a new member of the "Lucor metallicum" family. Arh.Hig.Rada Toksikol. 1999;50(3):289-297. DOI

See these in context on the Molybdenum monograph →

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